Ireland and Space

Ireland has a long established history of astronomy and space research research. In recent years, Ireland has developed a thriving space industry and research community, facilitated through Ireland’s membership of the European Space Agency (ESA).

Ireland participates in the following ESA programmes:

Scientific Programme

General Support Technology | GSTP

Earth Observation | EOEP

Satellite Navigation | GALILEO

Launchers | Ariane 5 & 6

Satellite Communications | ARTES

Space Science Experiments | PRODEX

Life & Physical Sciences | ELIPS

A key element of Ireland’s space strategy is to foster the introduction of innovative technologies to the space sector, as well as supporting the application of space technologies to the development of innovative services and applications for commercial exploitation and wider societal benefit. Enterprise Ireland provides a source of expertise for Irish companies in developing and executing their respective space strategies as well as being a point of reference for international space industry wishing to identify relevant sources of space-related expertise within Ireland.

Irish Space Capabilities

Irish companies have a track record in introducing highly innovative technologies a range of space domains including Launchers, Satellite Technologies, Human Spaceflight as well as in the downstream services and applications sectors.

Key technologies domains include:

EEE components & quality

Ground Station Systems & Networks

Life & Physical Sciences

Materials & processes

On Board Data Systems

Optics

Optoelectronics

Propulsion

RF Payload & Systems

Space Systems Software

Enterprise Ireland also supports scientific activities with the Irish third level sector in a range of space related domains including astrophysics, advanced materials and life and physical sciences.

IRELAND'S SPACE INDUSTRY DIRECTORY

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